AP Credit
WashU AP Credit
WashU awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 7, and the other 4 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
4
Limit on AP credit
15 units in the College of Arts & Sciences
Chart applies to
University-wide, listed by department, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at WashU
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when WashU’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | No units; placed into MATH 1520 and awarded proficiency for MATH 1510 | 3 units of credit for MATH 1510; placed into MATH 1520 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | No units; placed into MATH 2130 and awarded proficiency for MATH 1510 and for MATH 1520 | 3 units of credit for MATH 1510 and 3 units of credit for MATH 1520; placed into MATH 2130 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 3 credits of elective credit WRITING 1996 contingent upon completing CWP 1500 through CWP 1510 with a grade of B or better | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 3 credits of elective credit WRITING 1996 contingent upon completing CWP 1500 through CWP 1510 with a grade of B or better | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 units of elective credit for HISTORY 1996 | 3 units of credit for HISTORY 1145 |
| Biology | 4 | 6 units of credit for BIOL 1996 (elective credit) | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 units of CHEM 1030 | 3 units of credit for CHEM 1030 and 3 units for credit for CHEM 1040 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 units of elective credit for PHYSICS 1013 | 4 total units of credit for PHYSICS 1740 (3 credits) and PHYSICS 1741 (1 credit) |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 units of general elective credit for CSE 1301 | Same |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 units of credit for SDS 2020 | Same |
| Psychology | 5 | Proficiency for the PSYCH 1000 Introduction to Psychology requirement, but no college credit is awarded | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | None | No credit |
“All Advanced Placement credits are added to the student record, but no more than 15 units of pre-matriculation credit will be counted toward the undergraduate degree.”
Frequently asked questions
Does WashU accept AP credit?
WashU awards credit on 11 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 4 is enough on 7, and the other 4 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at WashU?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 4. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Is there a limit on AP credit at WashU?
Yes. WashU states this limit: 15 units in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Read from WashU’s own page and last checked 2026-10-08. Colleges change these charts, and rules can differ by school within a university, so confirm with the official page before you plan around it.
